Wirral Metropolitan College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Wirral Metropolitan College
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Wirral Metropolitan College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Wirral CH41 4NT
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Based on the inspection date: 03 October 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Education programmes for young people | Requires Improvement |
| Adult learning programmes | Requires Improvement |
| Apprenticeships | Requires Improvement |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Too many students and apprentices do not receive routinely planned careers information, advice and guidance.
Policies and Procedures: Students feel safe across all college campuses and know who to report concerns to.
Work Experience/Internships: In many areas, leaders have established positive links with employers to help them plan opportunities such as work experience and masterclasses.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students who take part in competitions, such as WorldSkills, gain valuable learning opportunities beyond the college environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Tutors use support staff effectively in practical sessions to assist students who require additional help or encouragement.
Academic Performance: Too many students and apprentices do not achieve their qualifications. In many curriculum areas, the number of students achieving qualifications has declined.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most students improve their confidence, resilience and independence due to their courses. However, a significant minority of young students do not attend lessons regularly or on time.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teaching staff are appropriately qualified and experienced. However, too many tutors do not provide helpful feedback, which hinders progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Too many tutors do not provide enough constructive feedback following assessment, causing most students to have a limited understanding of how to improve their work.
STEM Facilities: Students with high needs benefit from high-quality resources, including sensory classrooms and fully equipped adapted kitchens for training.
School Culture and Ethos: Staff promote a culture of inclusivity, care, and support, ensuring that students feel welcome and well supported.
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Wirral Metropolitan College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Merseyside, North West.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
